Travel advisory · AzerbaijanSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Azerbaijan.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

5 km strip along the Armenian border · avoid all travel · Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, UK
Aghdam · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Aghdara · avoid all travel · Canada, US
Entire Armenian border · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Italy, US
Fuzuli · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Gubadli (Qubadli) · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Jabrayil · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Kalbajar (Kelbajar) · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Khankendi · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Khojali · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Khojavand · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Lachin · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Nagorno-Karabakh region · avoid all travel · Germany, France, Ireland, New Zealand
Shusha · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Zangilan · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, UK, US
Tartar · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Spain, UK

Also named by one government: 1 km strip along the Armenian border (Canada), Southern border region (US), Daghestan border zone (France), Iran border zone (incl. Nakhchivan) (France), Nakhchivan–Armenia border (Spain)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Level 3: Reconsider Travel	Apr 28, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	Oct 15, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Avoid non-essential travel (déconseillé sauf raison impérative) across most of the country	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 3, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Europe

Azerbaijan

Baku's walled old city and seafront, the fire sites on the Absheron Peninsula, and the Greater Caucasus mountains to the north.

Start with the essentials Where to stay Plan a trip to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan is a country in the South Caucasus, on the Caspian Sea, and Baku is its capital. The Walled City holds the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, and Baku Boulevard runs along the sea, good for an evening walk. Modern landmarks include the Flame Towers and the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center. Outside Baku, Yanar Dag is a natural gas fire burning on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula, and Qobustan has rock carvings, some dated to about 15,000 years ago.

The Greater Caucasus rises to the north, and Mount Bazardüzü, at 4,466 metres, is the country's highest peak. The central and eastern plains have hot, dry summers with highs up to 43 °C, so spring and autumn are the easier months for sightseeing. Baku's airport is about 20 km north-east of the city, and two motorways built in 2008 and 2009 link it to the centre. A short trip can cover Baku and the nearby sites, while a longer stay leaves time for the mountains beyond the capital.

Five things to know before Azerbaijan

Read the FCDO advice first
FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of the Armenia border (Nakhchivan excepted) and all but essential travel to 12 south-western districts, including Shusha. Entering some areas without permission is illegal. UK travel advice
Get the e-visa at least 3 working days ahead
The official portal charges $20 plus a $9 service fee for a single-entry e-visa, issued within 3 working days (urgent: 3 hours). It is valid 90 days with 30 days to stay; print it and carry it. Visa checker
Plan to fly in
FCDO says only air entry is without restrictions; the Georgia and Iran land borders are temporarily closed. Germany says the Baku to Tbilisi train, open since 26 May 2026, is for nationals needing no visa. Entry requirements
Base yourself in Baku
The capital has the airport, the Old City and the Boulevard, and Gobustan is a day trip. The Baku guide compares the four bases, lays out three days and weighs the trips out of town. Baku
Carry your passport and register long stays
Police sometimes check identity documents, so carry your passport. Foreigners staying over 15 days must register with the State Migration Service; hotels often do it, but renters must do it themselves.

Azerbaijan travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Baku

The Old City, the Boulevard and the base to choose.

Read the guide Where to stay in Baku

Old City, Nizami Street, the Boulevard and Highland Park.

Read the guide Baku in 3 days

A three-day plan with Gobustan as the day trip.

Read the guide Day trips from Baku

Gobustan, the fire sites and mountain towns compared.

Read the guide Visa checker

Entry rules by passport, checked against official pages.

Read the guide Visas and entry

How e-visas and passport validity rules work.

Read the guide Money and costs

Cards in Baku and cash for the regions.

Read the guide Getting around

Airport buses, the metro and taxis.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Azerbaijan

See all attractions in Azerbaijan

Sight · BakuMaiden Tower

Landmark · BakuFlame Towers

Museum · BakuNizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature

Museum · BakuHeydar Aliyev CenterGo in the daytime for the car collection, then return around sunset to see the building lit from outside.

Destinations in Azerbaijan

city skyline under blue sky during daytime

CityBakuExplore

Where to stay in Azerbaijan

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides

white concrete building near body of water during daytime

BakuWhere to stay in Baku: Old City, Nizami Street or the Boulevard

Itineraries

3 daysBaku in 3 days: Old City, Boulevard, Heydar Aliyev Center and GobustanA three-day Baku plan: Old City and the Boulevard on day one, towers and oil-boom streets on day two, Gobustan on day three, with checked Old City ticket prices.

When to go

Rainy days
Snowy days

Best

JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh8°Low4°Cold, damp
FebruaryPartly cloudy6 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low4°Cold, windy
MarchPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Cool, Novruz
AprilClear5 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Mild, spring
MayClear6 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Warm, green
JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Warm, sunny
JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Hot, dry
AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Hottest
SeptemberClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Warm, calm
OctoberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Mild, museums
NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low10°Cool, windy
DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh10°Low7°Cold, lights

Average daily high and low in Baku, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Azerbaijan

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Humidity: 71%
Wind: 4 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Azerbaijan

11:52 AM

Tuesday, November 3

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Today19°11°0%Tuesday: Fog. High 19°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed19°15°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu17°11°20%Thursday: Fog. High 17°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 20%.
Fri12°10°67%Friday: Rain. High 12°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 67%.
Sat13°11°50%Saturday: Rain. High 13°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 50%.
Sun12°8°29%Sunday: Rain. High 12°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 29%.
Mon12°5°27%Monday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 27%.

Updated 10:21 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 1.7 AZN

Amount

Converted to

AZN · Azerbaijani Manat

Rates from Nov 3, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Azerbaijan

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

Christmas market with people and festive lights

NovemberSalzburg ChristkindlmarktNov 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

a crowd of people walking down a street at night

NovemberNuremberg ChristkindlesmarktNov 27 – Dec 24, 2026

NovemberStrasbourg Christmas marketNov 27 – Dec 24, 2026

Festivals by month

Jan
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Jun
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Aug
SepUzeyir Hajibeyov International Music FestivalBaku
OctBaku International Jazz FestivalBaku
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Before you go to Azerbaijan

eSIM for AzerbaijanRegister a SIM used over 30 daysRead the guide Travel insuranceCover can lapse against FCDO adviceRead the guide Money in AzerbaijanManat, cards and ATMsRead the guide Visa checkerEntry rules for your passportRead the guide

Rules for Azerbaijan, checked

The e-visa portal: $20 fee plus $9 service fee, single entry, valid 90 days with 30 days' stay; standard issue in 3 working days, urgent in 3 hours.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more The portal says the passport must be valid 3 months beyond the e-visa's expiry; UK, US and Canadian pages ask for 6 months from arrival. Meet the stricter one.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more British passport holders need a visa; the ASAN e-visa is normally single entry, 30 days within a 90-day validity, with 3 days' notice.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more Canadians need a tourist visa before arrival; the e-visa is single entry and valid for 30 days, and the passport must be valid 6 months beyond arrival.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more The Baku to Tbilisi passenger train, open since 26 May 2026, can be used only by nationals who need no Azerbaijani visa, so German citizens still enter by air.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Read more

Azerbaijan FAQ

Which passports need a visa for Azerbaijan?

The UK, US, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish governments all say a visa is required, and all six are on the e-visa portal's eligible list. Citizens of Japan, South Korea, Singapore and some Gulf states have a time-limited visa-free scheme of 3 entries a year. Use the visa checker for your passport.

Is Azerbaijan in the EU or Schengen?

No. It is outside both, so Schengen day counts do not apply and its own e-visa decides how long you stay.

What if I overstay the 30 days?

FCDO says you can apply to the State Migration Service to extend at least 3 days before the stay ends. The portal says you can apply for a new e-visa only after leaving the country, and a stay over 15 days must be registered free of charge. An overstay without permission can mean leaving within 48 hours and a fine of 300 to 400 manat, so keep the receipt.

Which areas does the UK advise against?

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Kelbajar, Lachin, Qubadli, Zengilan, Jabrayil, Fuzuli, Khojavand, Shusha, Khojali, Khankendi, Aghdam and Tartar, and against all travel within 5 km of the Armenia border. Follow FCDO and do not plan trips to these districts.

How do other governments rate the risk?

Canada says exercise a high degree of caution, citing terrorism. The US lists Level 3, reconsider travel, citing terrorism, armed conflict, landmines and a threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran. FCDO notes a heightened risk of regional tension and travel disruption.